William Henry Womble, Jr., 87, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
He served aboard the USS Cates (DE-763) between August 7, 1943 and March 21, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. During his service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific, European-African-Middle East, American Theatre and Victory Medal II Ribbons for his service.
He is survived by his wife, Odell Moore Womble of the home; three sons, William H. Womble, III and wife Jan of Greenwood, South Carolina, James R. Womble and wife Debora of Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Michael H. Womble and wife Amy of Eastover; two brothers, James E. Womble of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Donald L. Womble of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Mary Frances Pridgen of Daytona Beach, Florida and Barbara Hester of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary B. Womble and father, William H. Womble.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Morehead City with the Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and the Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 483, Morehead City, NC 28557 or First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net